Title: Senior Communications Advisor – Iowa Democratic Party

Summary: The Iowa Democratic Party is hiring a Senior Communications Advisor to support Democrats up and down the ballot this cycle. This is a senior-level role focused on developing and executing the communications strategy to hold the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate accountable ahead of the 2026 election. This person will lead a sophisticated rapid response operation, create press plans, build events, pitch stories, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the state party. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute earned media strategy to hold the eventual Republican nominee for U.S. Senate accountable ahead of the 2026 election
• Work with the campaign for the eventual Democratic U.S. Senate nominee and the state party on earned media strategies to support the Iowa U.S. Senate race and Democrats up and down the ballot
• Build and maintain relationships with the state and local press corps 
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the party regarding the Iowa U.S. Senate race 
• Quickly draft and edit communications materials including press releases and talking points 
• Build press conferences and events 
• Pitch trend, analysis, and opposition research stories

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience
• Track record of successfully working directly with reporters and on-the-record experience
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to write quickly and on deadline for wide variety of press materials
• Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and plans
• Understanding of how to prioritize competing responsibilities and multiple organizations while managing rapid response in a fast-paced work environment
• Team player attitude and committed to working well with others
• Demonstrate commitment to Democratic causes

To Apply

• Fill out the application form here

The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.